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Originally Posted by MMM
Portugal legalized drugs, and drug use went down among young people.
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Portugal did not in any way legalize drugs. The only thing that has changed is that those who possess small amounts of drugs for personal use are not criminally prosecuted. However, they are still subject to arrest, and when arrested are taken to a special commissioner who counsels them on the problems of drug use and addiction. They are also fined, and required to perform community service or other acts as a penalty.
Drug dealers, and those who possess larger amounts of drugs face the same criminal prosecution that they always have.